For a sport that tests only two competitive movements, Olympic lifting training involves a surprisingly broad array of different accessory and supplemental exercises. Weightlifters work to boost their ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Bodyweight Biceps Exercises for Getting Jacked Outside the Gym
If there’s one muscle group just about everyone wants to build, it’s got to be the biceps. Your biceps sit on the front of your upper arm and flex your elbow — they also happen to look awesome when ... Continue Reading
8 Common Powerlifting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Powerlifting is a seriously rewarding sport. As a strength athlete, you’ll learn to grow stronger and stronger over time. But if you’ve hit a plateau and you’re starting to wonder where it all went wrong — ... Continue Reading
Jimmy Kolb Bench Presses 612.5 Kilograms (1,350 Pounds) Equipped, the Heaviest Single Lift in Powerlifting History
Equipped powerlifter Jimmy Kolb set a world record in powerlifting that will likely remain untouched for a long time. On Feb. 4, 2023, Kolb competed in the 2023 International Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
6 Benefits of the Stability Ball to Boost Your Balance and Range of Motion
Stationed amidst dense steel barbells, cable machines, and kettlebells, inflated plastic spheres are rolling around commercial gyms. If there isn’t a knee-high ball in your fitness center, you may want to ... Continue Reading
The Single-Leg Deadlift Is the Best Pulling Accessory You’re Not Doing
The single-leg deadlift is the dark horse of deadlift variations. Can you pull ultra-heavy weights with it, like you would during a rack pull? Not exactly. Is it easy to learn and perform, like the trap ... Continue Reading
New Study Shows No Association Between Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer Mortality
It might be time to let go of the worries that there are long-term health risks with using artificial sweeteners. In November 2022, a study in Nutrients analyzed data from National Health and ... Continue Reading
Best Shaker Bottles For Design, Supplement Storage, and More
A shaker bottle is a staple gym accessory. Shaker bottles are used to mix up all kinds of supplements, including pre-workout, post-workout, protein shakes, and anything in between. It can be overwhelming ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Lore Addressed: Can You Really Build a Biceps Peak?
If you’re an amateur or competitive bodybuilder, you’re probably concerned with more than just the size of your muscles. Mass is all well and good, but raw material is only half the equation — you need to ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding’s Uncrowned Mr. Olympia: Nasser El Sonbaty
Nasser El Sonbaty was an enigma in the bodybuilding world. Once tipped for Olympia glory, he soon became far more well-known as a man embittered by his experiences within the sport. Rather than retire into ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Power Racks of 2025, Researched and Tested
For strength athletes, a power rack can be one of the most vital home gym equipment they can add to their strength training setup. "Using a power rack during strength training can strengthen the muscles ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Shares His Diet and Prep for the 2023 Arnold Classic
The 2023 Arnold Classic is scheduled for March 2-5, 2023, in Columbus, OH. It will feature some of the biggest names in the Men's Open division clashing for the highest prize purse in the contest's history ... Continue Reading
How to Do a Picture-Perfect Overhead Squat for Olympic Lifting, CrossFit, and More
Do you ever wish you could perform one movement that challenged your upper and lower body at the same time? The overhead squat tests your mobility, stability, muscular strength, and resilience all at once. ... Continue Reading
Best Trap Bars For Value, Elevated Handles, and More
For strength-training enthusiasts, having one of the best barbells in your home gym is a must. This iconic tool of the trade, though, can come in more specialized forms to help you make the most of certain ... Continue Reading
What to Look for When Buying an Indoor Cycle, According to a Spin Instructor
Ask anyone what to do to get stronger, leaner, and more cardiovascularly fit, and you’re bound to get a handful of different answers. You’ll be told to crush weights (good advice), work on your ... Continue Reading
Strongman Tyler Scott Obringer Axle Presses 425 Pounds
If you have not heard of strongman Tyler Scott Obringer, prepare for a stunning lift from an Open competitor who could make some serious noise in 2023. On Jan. 28, 2023, Obringer took to his Instagram page ... Continue Reading
6 Up-and-Coming CrossFit Athletes to Watch in 2023
There are many under-the-radar CrossFitters around the world who have the potential to break onto the scene in 2023. As the global realm of CrossFit media expands, more and more athletes' stories are told, ... Continue Reading
How to Close-Grip Bench Press to Build Your Triceps and Push Serious Weight
If you told a powerlifter that they could push more weight by benching with a closer grip, they would probably tell you to get lost. They would, of course, be right. The close-grip bench press has an ... Continue Reading
How to Build a DIY Squat Rack
Squat racks can be the focal point of a home gym thanks to their versatility. They play a central role in helping you perform a variety of many popular exercises, like squats (as the name suggests), bench ... Continue Reading
WWE’s Chad Gable and Otis’ “Karnage Quads” Workout Pummel Sheamus on “Celtic Warrior Workouts”
In episode 118 of YouTube’s “Celtic Warrior Workouts,” host Sheamus made time to hit the gym between WWE matches at the Corbin Wellness Center in Corbin, KY, where he was joined by the tag team “Alpha ... Continue Reading
Hard Work Pays Off (w/ Mat Fraser)
Here's one from the archives with a guest who needs almost no introduction. Mat Fraser is a 5-time CrossFit Games Champion. He has a lengthy background in strength sports as a youth weightlifter, all the ... Continue Reading
The Best Barbells for Women for Value, Competition, and More
A barbell is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment you can find in a gym for building full body strength, right up there with squat racks and weight benches. They’re great tools for lifters of ... Continue Reading
2023 Iran’s Strongest Man Results — Ramin Farajnejad Triumphant
On Jan. 26-27, 2023, 10 of the best athletes in Iran converged on Safadasht to compete for the title of the country's strongest man. Ramin Farajnejad emerged as the best in the field to claim the title — ... Continue Reading
2023 Britain’s Strongest Man Results — Adam Bishop Reclaims The Throne
Adam Bishop reclaimed the title of Britain’s Strongest Man (BSM). The 2020 titleholder won his second title at the 2023 championship on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2023, at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. ... Continue Reading